| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $9.98 | 3.530% | $10.3323 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.28 | 3.598% | $97.6722 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.37 | 9.859% | $200.3499 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.49 | 7.839% | $86.7996 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.98 | 3.239% | $57.7932 | $57.79 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.53 | 3.813% | $240.3582 | $240.36 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.68 | 11.519% | $146.8482 | $146.85 | $146.85 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.31 | $840.1536 | $840.15 | $840.15 | $840.10 | |